Latest Economic Development News

Nelson Resources has secured a Native Title and Mining Agreement with the Nyalpa Pirniku People, clearing a key hurdle for mining leases at the Yarri Gold Project near Kalgoorlie. MEGA Resources will fully fund up to A$10 million in initial development, accelerating the project towards a mining decision.

Alkane Resources delivered 45,776 ounces of gold equivalent in Q3 2026, boosted cash and bullion holdings to $362 million, and maintained its full-year production guidance amid stable operations.

Orion Minerals secures a major milestone as South Africa’s IDC converts its loan into a significant equity stake in the Prieska Project, streamlining financing and advancing development plans.

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Resolute Mining and Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining Company have signed a landmark MoU to jointly explore and potentially develop gold projects, marking a significant step in Guinea’s mineral diversification.

Terramin Australia has released an updated 2025 Mining Study for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, increasing throughput to 2.0 million tonnes per annum and confirming strong financial returns with advanced funding negotiations underway.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a key Trial Mining Licence for its Monte Alto project, marking a significant step toward commercial rare earths production in Brazil.

Meteoric Resources hosted Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema at its Caldeira Rare Earth Project pilot plant, highlighting continuous production success and strong government backing for the project’s expansion.

Forte Energy has completed a major acquisition of oil leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, with technical work underway on the promising Harrier Prospect and cost-saving lease fee suspensions boosting near-term flexibility.

Tivan Limited has committed up to $1 million over four years to support Indigenous communities through a partnership with the Central Land Council, reinforcing its responsible mining approach in Central Australia.

Kingfisher Mining and Broken Hill Mines have inked a decade-long agreement to leverage existing processing infrastructure, accelerating Kingfisher’s pathway to production in the Broken Hill region.

Minbos Resources has locked in a US$16 million debt facility from South Africa’s IDC to fund the next phase of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant construction, marking a key milestone for the project’s development.